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- Phone:
Main - 865-544-6288
ExtraTollFree - 888-326-9888
- Address:
- 5801 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919
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- Categories
- Assisted Living & Elder Care Services, Alzheimer's Care & Services, Assisted Living Facilities, Counseling Services, Medical Service Organizations, Nursing & Convalescent Homes, Senior Citizens Services & Organizations
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- Advocacy Counseling Education Support Groups
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- Kay.watson@tnalz.org
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Aizheimers Tennessee Inc
Alzheimer's Tennessee Inc - 37919
General Info
Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. provides family support, offers community and professional education, advocates for the needs and rights of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as research for its prevention, cure, and treatment. Families receive assistance through such programs as the agency’s locally-staffed Helpline, consultations on care for persons with the disease, adult day care in Knox County, at least 42 support groups, help with local resources and referrals, financial assistance, in-service training opportunities for staff at area facilities, advocacy aimed at enhancements in law and policy, an annual research symposium for physicians and healthcare professionals, and educational materials and programs such as caregiver training workshops for families and professionals featuring local specialists and nationally-renowned experts. The local group is well-known for supporting programs and research through five regional Alzheimer’s WALKs.